Posts by S&G Labs Hawaii
Naloxone: What It Is and How it Saves Lives
When it comes to treating a potential opioid overdose, every second that passes increases the risk of long-term side effects and, in severe cases, death. That’s why it’s critical for medical professionals and civilians alike to have access to life-saving medications that can stop an opioid overdose before it reaches the point of no return,…
Read MoreThe Complete Guide For Creating An Ideal Work Environment For Your Employees (And You!)
No matter what your business structure looks like, one thing remains true for companies of all sizes: You’re only as good as the talent you hire. And yet many organizations continue to overlook the missing link that makes recruiting and retaining all-star talent an effortless experience for employees and management alike… …an ideal work environment.…
Read MoreAlcohol Drug Test For Employees: Here’s What You Need To Know
It’s a common practice in the pre-employment screening process to test for illegal drug usage, especially if your company upholds a strict zero-tolerance policy for substance abuse in the workplace. So, what about testing for substances that are not only legal but commonly enjoyed by adults in both social and professional settings? For many employers,…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About COVID-19 Surveillance Testing at Workplace Sites
If you’re feeling anxious about the upcoming (Emergency Temporary Standard) ETS mandate from OSHA, stop searching online for “COVID-19 surveillance testing at the workplace” and getting lost in articles full of technical jargon. No worries—we’ve got all the information you need right here. We’ll help you prepare for OSHA’s new ETS mandate. The U.S. Circuit…
Read MoreAn Employer’s Guide to Implementing a COVID-19 Testing Program
This workplace COVID surveillance testing guide has all the answers you need to understand OSHA’s new ETS (Emergency Temporary Standard) mandate. This mandate requires private healthcare companies with 100 or more employees to either have a COVID vaccine mandate or test employees weekly for COVID-19. Unless you choose a vaccine mandate for your business,…
Read MoreSurviving and Thriving with S&G Labs Scholarship Fund
S&G Labs 2022 Surviving and Thriving Scholarship Fund Have you successfully overcome addiction? The challenges of addiction are numerous, and survivors of addiction may find themselves adrift on their next journey of life. Here at S&G Labs Hawaii, we firmly believe education is key to not only surviving but thriving. If you or someone you…
Read MoreState’s first private lab to test for COVID looks back at pandemic … and ahead to what’s next
S&G Labs of Hawaii opened its doors in 2015 on the Big Island to do drug testing for rehabilitation facilities. When March 2020 came and the pandemic hit, S&G founder and CEO Dr. Lynn Welch was faced with a big decision. “I knew I had the people who could do COVID PCR testing. We had…
Read MoreState expands trusted partners for inter-island, domestic travel program
Trusted travel testing partners are increasing in Hawaii as the air travel industry continues its slow bounce back. The state has added the city’s mobile testing unit at the Honolulu airport as one of the new trusted partners for interisland COVID-19 testing. The mobile lab was originally only available to first responders, and airport and…
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